The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller
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It's 1942, and the United States is at war. Henry Hamilton is an inquisitive twelve-year-old who dreams of being a reporter. Pursuing a story for his school newspaper, Henry's investigation soon leads to a mysterious room inside his town's famous Biltmore Mansion. The mystery only grows deeper when he uncovers the secret of the room's contents. As Henry pursues the story, hoping for his first real scoop, he encounters spies, dark forests, hidden tunnels, enemy saboteurs, famous artists, and even a long-dead president of the United States. Based on a true event, this middle grade mystery features a WWII home front setting complete with frightening blackouts and great uncertainty; the timeless fascination of Biltmore House, the Vanderbilt family mansion; and the intrigue of the Nazis as art thieves, all woven into the empowering story of a boy who aspires to publish the truth.
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Hicks, D. R., & Knox, A. (2024). The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller. Unabridged. Clarion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hicks, Deron R. and Alex, Knox. 2024. The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller. Clarion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hicks, Deron R. and Alex, Knox, The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller. Clarion Books, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hicks, Deron R., and Alex Knox. The Dark Skies Mystery: A World War II Thriller. Unabridged. Clarion Books, 2024.
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| duration | 6h 48m 10s |
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| purchaseModel | INSTANT |
| dateLastUpdated | Mar 17, 2025 06:56:53 PM |
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| Last File Modification Time | Sep 03, 2025 01:32:38 AM |
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| Last Grouped Work Modification Time | Sep 03, 2025 01:26:10 AM |
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